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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

Hi does anyone have any advice concerning converting US firm VS? Also advice on coffee chats? Within two weeks, how many are you expected to do? What do you really talk about?
Tbh these chats aren’t assessed. They’re designed for your benefit - so you can ask whatever questions you may wish to ask someone. Doing an excellent job on the work/formal assessments you’re given is far more important. As long as you book in a few coffees with people from different departments, and your actual supervisor is aware that you’ve done this, you’ll be fine. There are no bonus points for coffee chats - anyone can schedule in a coffee
 

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